The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has reaffirmed its preparedness for the 2027 general election. The electoral body noted this was done despite the delays surrounding the passage of the amended Electoral Act currently before the National Assembly. The Commission disclosed that it has already concluded work on the election timetable and schedule of activities, […] The post INEC finalizes

The Emir of Shonga, Kwara State, Haliru Ndanusa, has decried the impacts of early girl-child marriage, suggesting education as an alternative to address the menace. Ndanusa said this during an interview on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief on Wednesday. The Emir, who said early marriage is contentious, believes education can help address the issue. “When you force […] The post ‘Very

United States Congressman Riley Moore has met with the Governor of Plateau State, Caleb Mutfwang. The duo met during Mutfwang’s trade and security mission to the United States, where the US lawmaker pledged America’s continued support in addressing security and economic challenges in Nigeria, particularly the protection of Christians and other vulnerable groups. Moore said […] The post Moore

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has identified the inclusion of deceased individuals on the current voters’ register, prompting plans for a nationwide verification exercise. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, made this known on Wednesday during the Commission’s first quarterly consultative meeting with Civil Society Organisations, CSOs. According to Amupitan, the review became necessary after […] The post Dead

The annual July fishing closed season, while intended to rebuild Ghana’s dwindling fish stocks, has intensified economic hardship for fishing households, particularly women and children, a new Sankofa research study has revealed. The Creating Synergies between Indigenous Practices and Scientific Knowledge (ISIPSK), popularly known as the Sankofa research project, was led by the University of […] The post July

What Is Chronic Migraine? Most people who’re prone to migraine get a painful attack once or twice a month. But if you have the condition known as chronic migraine, you get headaches much more often – 15 or more days a month for at least 3 months. Migraine is a very common type of headache. […] The post Chronic Migraine: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment appeared first on The

A nation that is at peace with itself does not spend its time endlessly renaming its landmarks. It spends its time understanding them. The renewed call and bill to rename Kotoka International Airport is not really about aviation, transport, or national branding. It is about how we choose to relate to our past; whether we […] The post Feature:

Fenerbahce have confirmed the signing of France midfielder N’Golo Kante from Saudi Pro League side Al-Ittihad. The Frenchman’s hopes of joining the Turkish club appeared to be over on Tuesday, when Fenerbahce released a statement blaming Al-Ittihad for the collapse of the the move. Fenerbahce claimed Al-Ittihad failed to file the necessary paperwork to complete the transfer, […] The post Kante

A 58-year-old businessman, Seth Welbeck, is expected to appear before the Accra Circuit Court on Thursday, February 6, 2026, after allegedly pulling a pistol on a police investigator who was escorting him to the police station following a court hearing. An eyewitness, Court Warrant Officer (CWO) Chief Inspector Margaret Nando, told The Chronicle that the […] The post Businessman

The Attorney-General has closed its case in the ongoing trial of Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, after calling four prosecution witnesses. The prosecution witnesses included two former workers of Akonta Mining Company Limited at the Samreboi Forest Reserve, a police investigator, and an […] The post Attorney-General

Up to four in ten cancer cases worldwide could be prevented if known risk factors were addressed, according to a new global analysis by the World Health Organization (WHO) and its cancer research arm, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC). The study, released ahead of World Cancer Day on February 4, estimates that […] The post Four in Ten Cancer Cases Could Be Prevented – WHO

The Ashanti Regional Chairman of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, has announced his intention to contest the party’s National Chairmanship position. In a statement from his office, Chairman Wontumi said the NPP has faced difficult moments in recent years and drawn important lessons, making it necessary for […] The post Wontumi

The Minority Leader in Parliament, Osahen Alexander Kwamina Afenyo-Markin, has paid a glowing tribute to the Justices of Ghana’s Supreme Court for what he described as their courage, restraint and fidelity to constitutionalism, saying their recent rulings have reaffirmed the supremacy of the ballot and restored public confidence in democratic governance. Delivering a wide-ranging address […] The post Kpandai

Government plans to change the name of the airport in Accra from Kotoka International Airport (KIA) to Accra International Airport (AIA). According to the Majority Leader, Mahama Ayariga, the proposed change forms part of broader policy decisions of the government. He was addressing journalists on Tuesday, 3 February, 2026 ahead of the commencement of the […] The post Kotoka Airport To Be Renamed appeared first

Naa Torshie Addo has congratulated former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia on his victory in the New Patriotic Party’s presidential primaries, describing the January 31, 2026 contest as a defining moment in the party’s democratic journey. In a statement addressed to party faithful, Naa Torshie commended NPP delegates nationwide for their commitment and participation, saying […] The post Naa Torshie Congratulates

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Suman Kingsford Bagbin, has noted that “many” Members of Parliament are not truthful. According to him, many of them tell “lies” under the cover of politics. The former Legislator passed the verdict on the MPs during sitting on Tuesday, February 3, 2026. He had listened to both the majority and […] The post Most Of You Don’t Speak The Truth – Bagbin

The Minority Caucus in Parliament has met with former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia in a significant post-primary engagement that signals a renewed push for unity within the New Patriotic Party (NPP), ahead of the 2028 general elections. The meeting, led by Minority Leader Alexander Kwamina Afenyo-Markin, comes days after  Dr. Bawumia secured a decisive […] The post Minority Meets Bawumia appeared first on

A former board member of the Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund (GIIF), Yaw Odame-Darkwa, on Monday delivered a stinging analogy in court, as he dismissed claims that the Accra Sky Train Project received board approval. Testifying under cross-examination before an Accra High Court, presided over by Her Ladyship Justice Audrey Kocuvie-Tay, the prosecution’s first witness (PW1) […] The post Odame-Darkwa

When President John Dramani Mahama launched the Big Push Agenda last year, he assured Ghanaians that the $10 billion (GH¢120 billion) initiative would close long-standing infrastructure gaps in roads, bridges, water systems and other essential facilities. Central to the 2025 Mid-Year Fiscal Policy Review, the programme promised to complete abandoned projects, revamp the Ghana Infrastructure […] The post Editorial:

Dr. Kwame Agyeman-Budu, a former Managing Director of the Electricity Company of Ghana has called for unity among members and sympathizers of the New Patriotic Party in the Ejisu constituency. He implored supporters of all five contestants in the just ended flagbearer race to bury their differences and unite as one big elephant family. Dr. […] The post Kwame Agyeman-Budu calls for unity in Ejisu